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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1955
Page
7
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The AP picks Maryland, Oklahoma, Michigan, Michigan State, UCLA, Notre Dame and West Virginia as likely winners in a slate with no title stakes. Michigan State favoured to beat Purdue by at least two touchdowns. other high seeds expected to win by three to five touchdowns.
Ray Robinson remains a top middleweight title contender while Niko Valdes moves ahead of Tommy Jackson in the heavyweight pecking order. Contenders like Yolande Pompey gain share in the 115 pound division as Floyd Patterson and Willie Pastrano push for title opportunities amid shifting spots.
The column references upcoming Notre Dame game and Syracuse play, Mickey Mantle on a tour and family news, Eddie Joost awaiting a baby, and Stan Musial’s outfield play remarks. Mentions Cardinals manager Joos Jot and the Buffalo Bisons, with Hanky details on lineups and performances.
frayed OCR reports a boxing bout featuring Hurley Sand and Tab Nowak in Paterson, without clear results or full details. The fragment mentions Leroy Alien and 161 but lacks complete outcome data.
Archie Moore predicts a second title shot at heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano next June after Marciano reportedly promised him a rematch. Moore, in New York for a light heavyweight title defense against Yolande Pompey in London, focused on the Marciano possibility and questioned refereeing calls in their September 21 bout.
Fain, once top batting champion, is released by the tribe. He signs with Detroit after brief major league play with Cleveland and a prior stint with Philadelphia Athletics. Injuries limited his career after a 1951 season and a 1952 return, with later moves including a 1960 Chicago assignment and a Detroit call.
Kim Swink of Texas Christian, heir to Doak Walker, has moved to the top in major college total offense and rushing yards after rushing 168 yards in a 28 6 win over Baylor. He has 851 rushing yards from scrimmage in seven games, with Navy's George Welsh close behind in total offense.
In Sacramento last night Lauro Salas of Monterrey Mexico stopped Pete Aguirre of Los Angeles after a brisk bout. Salas moved to 129 pounds and Aguirre weighed 132 pounds in a competitive clash.
Northwestern officials state the university has no intention of leaving the Big Ten. Athletic Director Ted Payseur contradicts rumors that Northwestern will exit, noting the school was an early member and will continue competing. Last night in Holyoke, Rinzy No Det outpointed Jay Anderson in a 156 match.
Kentucky star Bob Hardy named Associated Press Back of the Week after guiding the Wildcats to a 2016 victory over Rice. The senior quarterback completed 10 of 17 passes for 125 yards and 4 rushing TDs, including a crucial 18 yard pass on fourth down.
The passage notes TDs and interceptions shaping games as Navy, TCU, and Syracuse produced strong performances. Jim Swink ran for 158 yards for TCU against Baylor, while Syracuse overwhelmed Holy Cross 49-9 with key plays powering the Orange.
The Richmond Virginiians AAA baseball club assets were seized by the federal tax collector for unpaid taxes. The seizure targets contracts uniforms equipment and related items from the franchise formerly based in Baltimore.
Corry Area High School gridsters, seeking revenge after a 20-6 loss to Meadville, prepare for Friday night’s season finale at Oil City. Coach Lou Hanna’s Beavers, in good shape, must stop Oilers’ T and single wing attacks as senior and frustrated players press for strong finish.
Paddy DeMarco and Frankie Ryff meet in a rough bout at the Coliseum tonight at 10 p.m. EST televised. The winner likely earns a title shot at 185-pound champion Bud Wallace Smith. DeMarco held the crown eight months last year while Ryff seeks his first title bid. Ryff has one loss in 19, DeMarco brings 87 fights in 10 years with 14 losses and two draws.
Cliff McCloskey upset the Maples with a 245 in last night's league bowling. Hank Roskowski added 223, Leon Root 210, Bob Greider 201, and Tom Varasso 203. In Indies competition Lois Huth led with 188, followed by Clara Hill 187, Sophie Surnicki 181, and Verna Baressi 178.
Hartford fighter Larry Boardman 138 from Marlboro halts Dennis Brady 141 of New York in a brief welterweight clash. The bout ends abruptly with Boardman landing a decisive shot to secure the knockout.
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